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Wolverine is one of the most well-known superheroes of all time and definitely one of the most popular. And it’s because of that popularity that Marvel is giving the gaming community a new, solo Wolverine video game to enjoy. And it only makes sense, as previous Wolverine titles have been highly successful, even if some of them aren’t

The Akatsuki from Naruto: Shippuden make up probably one of the most iconic villain groups in all of anime. The aim of their organization was to capture all the Jinchuriki and Tailed Beasts. To achieve this more quickly, they divided themselves into two-man squads, each with their own targets. Each team had its own strengths, but one

The world of anime is populated with characters of all types, and these characters are deeply relatable when they are pursuing matters of the heart. Many romance anime series focus on this, but so do some slice-of-life anime shows or dramas, mainly in the shojo genre but sometimes shonen as well. True love is something

Following the most recent trailer for Amazon’s upcoming Prime Video fantasy series The Wheel of Time, an audio commentary is now available featuring the showrunner breaking down the footage. IGN presented the exclusive trailer breakdown from showrunner Rafe Judkins, whose previous work includes productions such as Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. and the upcoming Uncharted movie. In the

WARNING: The following contains major spoilers for The Death of Doctor Strange: Avengers #1, on sale now from Marvel Comics. From the comic book Marvel Universe to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Iron Man is very much the lynchpin of the superhero community, through Tony Stark’s reputation as one of the universe’s smartest individuals, his own

Even the worst of villains have underlying reasons for their actions, and they’re not always so black and white. Many bad guys and girls in anime suffer unimaginable misfortune, which is quite often the catalyst that sends them on their path of murder, evil, and destruction. RELATED: 5 Anime ‘Villains’ Who Weren’t All That Bad in the End

Lost became an overnight sensation when it premiered on ABC in September of 2004. Its intriguing premise and endearing ensemble of characters promised all manner of wonderful surprises for those who tuned in, and in an era when television was exploding with possibilities, it stood out as something entirely different. For the first few seasons, it

In making films for the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the ethos of Marvel Studios is to make the best movies possible, and that includes reshoots after principal photography is concluded. However, a new book covering the history of the company shows that Marvel’s view of reshoots differs from that of most other film studios. As explained in The

Marvel’s Midnight Suns has been delayed until late 2022. “On behalf of Firaxis Games, thank you for sharing just how excited you are for Marvel’s Midnight Suns,” creative director Jake Solomon and senior franchise producer Garth DeAngelis shared in a joint statement. “We’ve been thrilled to see your reaction to everything from our announcement of the

Having been delayed from its intended release dates, Sony’s upcoming Morbius is finally getting closer to its theatrical debut. With the success of the Venom sequel, it’s no mystery as to why Sony wants to continue making films based on Spider-Man’s villains. For a long time, how these three films connect to the Webslinger has remained ambiguous. Luckily, the newest

Part of the reason that Akira Toriyama’s prolific Dragon Ball series has been able to become such an anime staple is that there are so many different elements of the show for audiences to appreciate. New adventures in Dragon Ball tend to culminate in climactic conflicts, but it’s far more than just an explosive action

While acclaimed filmmaker Edgar Wright has always worn his cinema influences on his sleeve, his latest film, Last Night in Soho, explores the dark side of nostalgia. Wright directed the film based on a screenplay he co-wrote with Krysty Wilson-Cairns. In Last Night in Soho, Wright delves into full-fledged psychological horror as a young fashion student named Ellie

Throughout the entire Evangelion franchise, Shinji Ikari, the protagonist, is a deeply flawed character. He constantly makes bad decisions both for his own selfish reasons and also because he genuinely feels he’s doing the right thing. In the end, Shinji is the key to making everything right again, and while he does get the ending

Warning!! The following contains spoilers for Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy, available now. Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy lets players lead the team as Peter Quill, aka Star-Lord. Through his leadership, players are able to build bonds with each teammate, and through those bonds, they become even more loyal allies. A side effect of building

Any number of factors may influence a person’s feelings towards a character, from their actions and design to their role in the plot. RELATED: 5 Anime Characters Who Deserve The Hate They Receive Sometimes, the audience unites behind contempt for some characters. Whether it is poor writing, a bad performance, a perceived lack of entertainment, or any

WARNING: This article contains major spoilers for Batman: The Adventures Continue: Season Two #6, on sale now from DC Comics. Among the gothic cathedrals and towering skyscrapers of Gotham City, the Bat-Signal stands out as one of the city’s most iconic features. Perpetually emblazoning the cloudy skies above Gotham, the signal stands as a testament

The Season 2 finale of The CW’s Stargirl brought a major DC character into the Arrowverse. The post-credits scene features the first full look at Robert Todd, aka Mister Bones. His name was dropped in an earlier episode when Courtney and Pat were searching for Jenni/Jade’s brother Todd (aka Obsidian), which landed them at a center

If you’ve watched any animated series from the mid-1980s to the past couple of years, you’ve enjoyed the work of legendary casting and voice director Andrea Romano. While she’s helmed beloved animated classics like DuckTales and The Legend of Korra, Romano’s most celebrated projects are casting and voice directing animated series and films for the DC Animated Universe. Her

The Pokémon Company unveiled Brilliant Stars, the next major expansion for the Pokémon Trading Card Game. As revealed via a press release, Brilliant Stars will introduce a significant new mechanic to the long-running collectible card game: VSTAR Power. Available only to special VSTAR Pokémon, this new keyword manifests as either an ability or an attack. “Pokémon VSTAR evolve from Pokémon V and

Mainstream audiences were originally drawn to The Matrix because of its stunning gun-fu action and groundbreaking cinematography, but the film remains a classic because of how it addresses complex philosophical topics. Written and directed by the Wachowski sisters, the movie examines subjects ranging from religion to the nature of consciousness. One aspect that went mostly

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Dark Knights of Steel #1, on sale now from DC Comics. Dark Knights of Steel is a radically unique take on the DC Universe, transplanting the heroes of the DC Universe into a high-fantasy medieval epic. But instead of initially uniting them as one force under a single banner, it

WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Dark Knights of Steel #1, on sale now from DC Comics. Batman leads a group of medieval Robins in the new alternate universe fantasy series Dark Knights of Steel, written by Tom Taylor and illustrated by Yasmine Putri. In the alternate world of the DC Comics series, young Bruce Wayne

James Gunn’s The Suicide Squad and Netflix’s Stranger Things both feature colorful casts of characters and an artist merged the two to create The Stranger Squad. The artist Sándor Szalay, who goes by The Sonnyfive on Twitter and Instagram, took one of the movie posters for The Suicide Squad and swapped out the DCEU villains with characters from Stranger Things. In the

Marvel Studios has shared an official graphic chronicling Ant-Man’s journey through the Marvel Cinematic Universe thus far. On Instagram, the official Marvel UK account posted a timeline recounting all of Scott Lang/Ant-Man’s MCU appearances in chronological order. The chronology of the Ant-Man franchise isn’t exactly hard to figure out, beginning with 2015’s Ant-Man and continuing

Sword Art Online the Movie – Progressive – Aria of a Starless Night debuted in Japan on Oct. 30, and a sequel has already been teased. The announcement, which was made on Twitter, confirms that the new film will release sometime in 2022 and reveals its subtitle: Scherzo of a Dark Dusk. Fans of the Sword Art Online franchise

Mister Sinister is a name that conjures numerous associations: He’s a villain, genius, and master manipulator. Mister Sinister has been a figure of mystery and deception since his first, silhouetted appearance in Uncanny X-Men #212. As the years and decades have passed, his powers — many of which are based in his mutant anatomy — have grown ever

When it comes to Avatar‘s greatest firebenders, many fans overlook The Legend of Korra in favor of the original series, Avatar: The Last Airbender. With the original series centering on the threat of the Fire Nation and the astonishing power of those who defect from it, it’s only natural that the less fire-focused sequel series did not flesh

The 1993 Super Mario Bros. movie has come to be seen by many as a candidate for the worst movie ever made. And while it’s difficult to claim that it’s a classic, and not in a “so-bad-it’s-good” kind of way, there are certain things for which the movie should be praised, whether that be its practical effects, the soundtrack, or

From Software’s Bloodborne has been one of the most popular and iconic exclusives on the PlayStation 4, but Sony remains tight-lipped on the possibility of a sequel despite its loyal fanbase clamoring for a follow-up. Luckily for fans, the world of indie games has continued to deliver Bloodborne-adjacent gothic horror games that satiate the need for